ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics - ENGR 3340 Professor: Dr. Omar E. Meza Castillo Department of Mechanical Engineering

MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics 2 Tentative Lectures Schedule TopicLecture Trusses – Methods of Joints 12

MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics Methods of Joints Topic 12: Trusses 3 One thing you learn in science is that there is no perfect answer, no perfect measure. A. O. Beckman

MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics Objectives  To show how to determine the forces in the members of a truss using the method of joints and the method of sections  To analyze the forces acting on the members of frames and machines composed of a pin- connected members 4

MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics Simple Trusses - Applications Trusses are commonly used to support a roof. For a given truss geometry and load, how can we determine the forces in the truss members and select their sizes? A more challenging question is that for a given load, how can we design the trusses’ geometry to minimize cost? 5

MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics Trusses are also used in a variety of structures like cranes and the frames of aircraft or space stations. How can we design a light weight structure that will meet load, safety, and cost specifications? Simple Trusses - Applications 6

MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics Simple Trusses - Defining a Simple Truss If a truss, along with the imposed load, lies in a single plane (as shown at the top right), then it is called a planar truss. A truss is a structure composed of slender members joined together at their end points. A simple truss is a planar truss which begins with a a triangular element and can be expanded by adding two members and a joint. For these trusses, the number of members (M) and the number of joints (J) are related by the equation, M = 2 J – 3 7

MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics Simple Trusses - Analysis and Design Assumptions When designing both the member and the joints of a truss, first it is necessary to determine the forces in each truss member. This is called the force analysis of a truss. When doing this, two assumptions are made: 1.All loads are applied at the joints. The weight of the truss members is often neglected as the weight is usually small as compared to the forces supported by the members. 8

MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics With these two assumptions, the members act as two-force members. They are loaded in either tension or compression. Often compressive members are made thicker to prevent buckling. 2.The members are joined together by smooth pins. This assumption is satisfied in most practical cases where the joints are formed by bolting or welding. 9 Simple Trusses - Analysis and Design Assumptions

MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics The Method of Joints.  F X = 0  F Y = 0 In this method of solving for the forces in truss members, the equilibrium of a joint (pin) is considered. All forces acting at the joint are shown in a FBD. This includes all external forces (including support reactions) as well as the forces acting in the members Equations of equilibrium are used to solve for the unknown forces acting at the joints 10

MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics The Method of Joints - Steps for Analysis 1.If the support reactions are not given, draw a FBD of the entire truss and determine all the support reactions using the equations of equilibrium. 2.Draw the free-body diagram of a joint with one or two unknowns. Assume that all unknown member forces act in tension (pulling the pin) unless you can determine by inspection that the forces are compression loads. 3.Apply the scalar equations of equilibrium,  F X = 0 and  F Y = 0, to determine the unknown(s). If the answer is positive, then the assumed direction (tension) is correct, otherwise it is in the opposite direction (compression). 4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 at each joint in succession until all the required forces are determined. 11

MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics 1.FBD entire truss + support reactions 2. Node A3. Node D4. Node C 5. Node B: Usually the last node is used to check. All forces are known before this point. = 200 N = 600 N 12 The Method of Joints - Steps for Analysis

MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics Zero Force Members. If a joint has only two non-collinear members and there is no external load or support reaction at that joint, then those two members are zero- force members. In this example members DE, CD, AF, and AB are zero force members. Zero-force members can be removed (as shown in the figure) when analyzing the truss.  13

MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics If three members form a truss joint for which two of the members are collinear and there is no external load or reaction at that joint, then the third non-collinear member is a zero force member. One can also remove the zero-force member, as shown, on the left, for analyzing the truss further.  Again, this can easily be proven. 14 Zero Force Members.

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MSP21 Universidad Interamericana - Bayamón ENGR 3340: Fundamentals of Statics and Dynamics Homework5  bayamon.inter.edu/omeza/ bayamon.inter.edu/omeza/ Omar E. Meza Castillo Ph.D. 16

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